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SHOP GRANGE
1996
- Characteristics: Considered one of the great vintages, the 1996 Grange is known for its powerful structure, depth, and concentration. It features intense fruit flavours of blackberry and plum, with notes of chocolate, anise, and well-integrated oak.
- Rating: Widely acclaimed, often receiving scores in the high 90s from various critics.
1997
- Characteristics: A challenging year with variable weather conditions, resulting in a more approachable and slightly less intense Grange. It exhibits ripe red fruit flavours, softer tannins, and a more elegant profile compared to the 1996.
- Rating: Generally rated slightly lower than other vintages, but still highly respected.
1998
- Characteristics: A standout vintage due to ideal growing conditions. The 1998 Grange is rich, powerful, and densely packed with dark fruit flavours, chocolate, and spicy oak. It has excellent structure and aging potential.
- Rating: Often scores near perfect ratings, considered one of the best Grange vintages.
1999
- Characteristics: A cooler vintage, producing a more refined and balanced Grange. It shows vibrant red and black fruit, with subtle oak influence and a more pronounced acidity.
- Rating: Well-regarded, though slightly overshadowed by the 1998 and 2000 vintages.
2000
- Characteristics: A difficult vintage with lower yields, resulting in a more concentrated and intense wine. It has robust fruit flavours, firm tannins, and a long finish.
- Rating: High ratings, appreciated for its intensity and aging potential.
2001
- Characteristics: Excellent growing conditions led to a highly acclaimed vintage. The 2001 Grange is rich and powerful, with dense fruit flavours, chocolate, and anise, complemented by fine tannins and balanced oak.
- Rating: Highly rated, with many critics considering it a classic Grange vintage.
2002
- Characteristics: Another great vintage with ideal conditions. It exhibits concentrated dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, with firm tannins and a long, complex finish.
- Rating: Frequently receives high scores, noted for its balance and aging potential.
2003
- Characteristics: A warmer vintage resulting in a more approachable Grange with ripe fruit flavours, soft tannins, and a plush texture. It’s slightly less intense but still highly enjoyable.
- Rating: Generally well-received, though not as highly rated as the best vintages.
2004
- Characteristics: Exceptional vintage with balanced conditions. The 2004 Grange is complex, with layers of dark fruit, licorice, and chocolate, supported by firm tannins and well-integrated oak.
- Rating: Consistently high ratings, regarded as a classic vintage.
2005
- Characteristics: A cooler vintage producing a more elegant and structured Grange. It shows vibrant fruit, balanced acidity, and fine-grained tannins.
- Rating: Highly regarded for its elegance and aging potential.
2006
- Characteristics: Excellent conditions led to a powerful and rich Grange, with intense fruit flavours, chocolate, and spice, supported by robust tannins and a long finish.
- Rating: Frequently receives high scores, appreciated for its depth and complexity.
2007
- Characteristics: A challenging vintage with lower yields, resulting in a concentrated and intense wine. It features dark fruit, chocolate, and firm tannins.
- Rating: Well-regarded but slightly less acclaimed than the best vintages.
2008
- Characteristics: Exceptional vintage, often receiving perfect scores. It is rich, powerful, and complex, with dense fruit flavours, firm tannins, and a long, layered finish.
- Rating: Frequently rated 100 points by multiple critics, considered one of the greatest Grange vintages.
2009
- Characteristics: A good vintage producing a balanced and rich Grange. It exhibits dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, with fine tannins and well-integrated oak.
- Rating: Well-rated, though slightly overshadowed by the 2008 vintage.
2010
- Characteristics: Excellent vintage with ideal conditions. The 2010 Grange is powerful, complex, and rich, with intense fruit, chocolate, and spice, supported by firm tannins and a long finish.
- Rating: Frequently receives near-perfect scores, considered a classic vintage.
2011
- Characteristics: A challenging vintage with cooler conditions, resulting in a more elegant and refined Grange. It shows vibrant fruit, balanced acidity, and fine tannins.
- Rating: Generally well-received, though considered lighter compared to other vintages.
2012
- Characteristics: Excellent growing conditions led to a highly acclaimed vintage. The 2012 Grange is rich, powerful, and complex, with dense fruit flavours, chocolate, and well-integrated oak.
- Rating: Frequently receives high scores, considered one of the best recent vintages.
2013
- Characteristics: Another good vintage producing a balanced and rich Grange. It features dark fruit, spice, and chocolate, with firm tannins and a long finish.
- Rating: Well-regarded, though slightly less acclaimed than the very best vintages.
2014
- Characteristics: A warm vintage resulting in a ripe and plush Grange. It shows concentrated fruit, chocolate, and spice, with soft tannins and a smooth texture.
- Rating: Generally well-received, though not as highly rated as the top vintages.
2015
- Characteristics: Excellent vintage with balanced conditions. The 2015 Grange is complex, with layers of dark fruit, licorice, and chocolate, supported by firm tannins and well-integrated oak.
- Rating: Consistently high ratings, regarded as a classic vintage.
2016
- Characteristics: Ideal growing conditions led to a powerful and rich Grange, with intense fruit flavours, chocolate, and spice, supported by robust tannins and a long finish.
- Rating: Frequently receives high scores, appreciated for its depth and complexity.
2017
- Characteristics: A good vintage producing a balanced and rich Grange. It exhibits dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, with fine tannins and well-integrated oak.
- Rating: Well-regarded, though slightly overshadowed by the best recent vintages.
